John Disley

John Disley
CBE
Personal information
NationalityWelsh
Born(1928-11-20)20 November 1928
Corris, Wales
Died8 February 2016(2016-02-08) (aged 87)
Sport
SportAthletics
Eventsteeplechase
ClubLondon Athletic Club
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
1952 Helsinki3000 m s'chase

John Ivor Disley CBE (20 November 1928 – 8 February 2016) was a Welsh athlete. He competed mainly in the 3000 metres steeplechase before co-founding the London Marathon and becoming active in sports promotion and administration.